Vibration Damper, Removing And Installing, Starter Generator: Removing

Depending on the model preliminary work may be required. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and push the wiring duct downward.

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Tip: 

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Different versions depending on models and version.

-- Turn the crankshaft using the : T40263  , : T40314  and the 24 mm socket until the vibration damper is at "TDC".

• The notch -1- on the vibration damper must align with the arrow marking -2- on the lower timing chain cover.
• The mark on the lower timing chain cover is located in the >>four-o'clock position<<.
• The vibration damper bolt can only be loosened maximum ¹ /₂ turn.

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-- Loosen the vibration damper bolt approximately ¹ /₂ turn using either the : T40378  or : T40379  -1-, depending on vehicle equipment.

-- If the vibration damper is turned, correct it to the "TDC" point.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the lower timing chain cover.

-- Install the Adapter : T10531/5  hand-tight in the cylinder block.

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-- Place the : T10531/1  as shown on the vibration damper and tighten the knurled bolt -1 and 3- in the adapter hand-tight.

-- If necessary, align the adapter on the inner hex socket -2- with a 4 mm hex socket wrench and counterhold.

• The arrow marking on the : T10531/1  must point upward.

-- Remove the vibration damper bolt completely.

-- Check if the : T10531/3  -A- can be easily pushed over the clamping piece -B-. If necessary, remove the tensioning bolt -arrow- slightly.

• Do not turn the tensioning bolt further, otherwise the : T10531/6  becomes jammed when installing in the crankshaft

-- Install the : T10531/6  in the crankshaft and tighten it hand-tight using a 12 mm open end wrench -A-.

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-- Tighten the adjusting bolt -A- hand-tight, to secure the chain sprocket to the crankshaft.

-- Remove the knurled bolts -arrows-. Remove the : T10531/1  and vibration damper -A-.

If the Crankshaft Should Be Turned without the Vibration Damper:

-- Place the : T10531/3  -A- on the : T10531/6  and pay attention to the chain sprocket tooth contour while doing so.

• The flat side of the tool is at the top in TDC.

-- Tighten the turning over tool using the : T10531/4  -B-.

-- The crankshaft can now be turned at the hex fitting -arrow-.